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DS15 admitted smoking weed and is extremely down

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swds · 14/02/2022 14:13

Regular poster but NC for obvious reasons.

DS15, ASD & ADHD has been up and down with his moods for months, but really come to a breaking point over the last couple of weeks. His teachers are extremely worried about him as are we.

He struggles a lot academically but has a lot going for him sports wise, he has pretty much been offered a scholarship with a top club but has suffered a significant injury and this has really knocked his confidence in that area.

He has been saying hes useless and good for nothing etc, and today has admitted he's been smoking weed for several months as its the only thing that destressed him.

I'm honestly lost with where to go from here. Thankfully we have private medical cover so have got a referral to see a child phycologist but as it stands he is saying he cant talk to anyone. We have been on the waiting list for ADHD medication for around a year now and haven't yet been able to see anyone.

Not sure what I am asking, just needed to offload.

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funkystars123 · 18/02/2022 18:41

Just seen this and wanted to tell you you are not alone!

My DS is 15, has ADHD and ASD and is really struggling at the moment and so are we... I just don't know what to do! I always knew it would be hard but this is off the scale....

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